Military past, civilian present : international perspectives on veterans' transition from the armed forces /

Military past, civilian present : international perspectives on veterans' transition from the armed forces /

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Imprint:Cham, Switzerland : Springer, 2019.
Description:1 online resource (xxviii, 129 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:English
Series:International Perspectives on Social Policy, Administration, and Practice, 2625-6975
International perspectives on social policy, administration, and practice,
Subject:
Veteran reintegration.
Veterans -- Psychology.
Veteran reintegration.
Veterans -- Psychology.
Electronic books.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11997753
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Other authors / contributors:Taylor, Paul, editor.
Murray, Emma, editor.
Albertson, Katherine, editor.
ISBN:9783030308292
3030308294
9783030308285
3030308286
Notes:Includes index.
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 21, 2019).
Summary:This edited book presents a synthesis of current international knowledge on the topic of military veteran transition to civilian life. Understanding the transition of individuals from military institutions to civilian life is of great importance. The essential elements of transition support are currently widely debated in order to assess current practice and potential shortcomings in the intention to improve health, welfare and social outcomes for military veterans. This text links original research and critical commentary to public policy and practice in the area of veteran transition. Doing so through a collection of international perspectives assists in locating continuity and difference between strategies, agendas and the realities of what is actually known of the veterans experience. Chapters in this text examine the subject of transition along lines of enquiry that focus in on themes such as social justice, veteran identity and developments in transition agendas. Globally, many veterans face complex social issues such as low income, barriers to employment, and problems of health and welfare. Chapters take stock of the real-world issues affecting veterans and at the same time casts a critical eye over the limitations in accessing, or denial of access to opportunities, support and remedy. The veteran identity is an important dimension of enquiry here. This book looks at the relational factors between the veteran and the public, the creation of a master status and the challenges faced by veterans in transitioning into a cultural context that is saturated with imagery of what a veteran 'is. Chapters also seek to pose recommendations as to how the policy and practice agenda that surrounds veterans and the bridging of the gap between military and civilian life may be developed. Here authors point towards the value of knowledge, research and analysis that is underpinned by participatory strategies with veterans themselves. For example, seeking to establish li nes of enquiry that value the voice of veterans as an ongoing and iterative dimension of developing understanding.
Other form:Original 3030308286 9783030308285
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-030-30829-2
10.1007/978-3-030-30
Table of Contents:
  • Chapter1: Australia: Psychs, Suits and Mess Committees on Steroids: The Changing Terrain of Service Transition in Australia
  • Chapter2: Canada: The Re-emergence of Veteran Issues in Canada: State Retrenchment and Gendered Veteran Advocacy
  • Chapter3: Croatia: Victims of Transition? The Role of Homeland War Veterans in Public Discourse in Croatia
  • Chapter4: Estonia: Estonian Veterans in Transition
  • Chapter5: Netherlands: Veterans Transition to Dutch Society
  • Chapter6: Nigeria: Nigerian Veterans: Nationalists or Villains?
  • Chapter7: United Kingdom: The Violent Military Veteran Offender in the Criminal Justice System: Desisting from Crime or Desisting from Military Experience?
  • Chapter8: United States of America: 'Combatting Self-Harm and Suicide in the US Military and After: Culture, Military Labor and No-Harm Contracts
  • Chapter9: Editors' Conclusion.

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